Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GMvsSony FE 28mm F2
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
16-35mm / F2.8
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FE 28mm F2
28mm / F2
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Which to choose
When the FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-35mm in a single lens
When the FE 28mm F2 suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight480g lighter, so easier to carry
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM121.6mm long × 88.5mm diameter
- FE 28mm F260mm long × 64mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM | Sony FE 28mm F2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 28mm | −12mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 35mm | 28mm | +7mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 28cm | 29cm | −0.01m |
| Max magnification | 0.19× | 0.13× | +0.06x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 9blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 680g | 200g | +480g |
| Length | 121.6mm | 60mm | +61.6mm |
| Diameter | 88.5mm | 64mm | +24.5mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 49mm | +33mm |
| Released | 2017 | 2015 | +2year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM relative to FE 28mm F2.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
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FE 28mm F2
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